Friday, December 14, 2007

This month’s GGT spotlight is on Elle Denise, Chief Visionary Officer of Elle Sharp PR & Planning. I first met her on MySpace! Who knew! And she isn’t even crazy! LOL. Chile, you know how people change when they're online; they have different personas. Elle is down-to-earth and a great lady. She, along with SavvySocialite, collaborated with Girlfriends Get-Together on the first Washington D.C. Girlfriends Get-Together event. It was a blast! Since then we have kept in touch with the rising-star girlfriend.

What she offers:Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Virtual Assistant/Administrative tasks, and she even sells The Body Shop @ Home products.

We asked the DC/MD/NOVA based Chica a few questions, and here is what she had to say…

GGT: Are you living your dreams?Elle: As each day passes, I find that I’m getting closer to achieving my dreams: success and happiness. Event Planning is FUN to me. It’s my passion.

GGT: Are your career goals in line with your personal goals?Elle: Yes. They go hand-in-hand. If my personal goals are in tact, then my career goals will follow (and vice versa).

GGT: Has there been an event or person that has greatly influenced you to be the person you are today?Elle: Various people (friends, family, clients and guests) and events have encouraged me to remain focused. It’s always nice to be an inspiration to someone. That gives me more inspiration. Overall, I enjoy working with children. They’re grateful, determined, honest and aware of the smallest details.

GGT:What advice can you give to other rising-star girlfriends?Elle:o Take your own advice. Don’t second-guess yourself.o Get a mentor (or 2).o Pursue YOUR dreams.o Less is more.o Take a chance.o Think outside the box. Be original! Do the opposite of what everyone else is doing.o Surround yourself with positive and like-minded people.o Ignore “naysayers”: Optimism, IN! Pessimism, OUT!o Network! Network! Network! Seek lasting connections.

GGT: Name some good books you’ve read.Elle:Businesso The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success As You Start, Build, or Manage a Business ~ Martha Stewarto How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business ~ Jill S. Morgan

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Girlfriends Get-Togetherprovides an opportunity for young, upwardly mobile, business-minded women to meet new girlfriends. They are very busy and on-the-go. This girlfriend knows what she wants and is not afraid to try new things (well, most times). Women from various backgrounds, ethnicities and professions are encouraged to step outside of their box. This is not a time for ‘Male Bashing’ or to lament over life’s woes. Women are here to uplift each other, network, laugh, bond, socialize, learn, and cultivatenew relationships. This site and groups serves as a catalyst for doing just that.~ Bettina Lee